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Maddie Bowman Q's and A's! at 6 pm MST on friday!!

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MB_RainbowTrout
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Hey ladies, it's Maddie! I'm hear to answer any questions you have about skiing or anything really, so fire away!! I will be back here at 6pm MST to answer everything or any questions that come up then!!
Feb 24 2015 11:52AM
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NSwidow
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I would love to know your thoughts on all the female hate after big events. You're commonly a target (which is super shitty) and I'd love to know your thoughts on the subject!
Feb 24 2015 3:13PM
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ModMommy
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Where do you see women's pipe skiing in two years?
Feb 24 2015 3:30PM
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Cyanicenine
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Hi Maddie. A lot of ladies don't feel confident going into the park simply because of the negative experiences they've had from the other park riders and the aggressive attitudes that can be prevalent there. What's the worst experience you've ever had skiing in the public park?
Feb 24 2015 8:14PM
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erica
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What was going through your head when you won the olympic gold?

How difficult has it been for you to balance both college and skiing? What are you studying?
Feb 24 2015 9:50PM
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lp.
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What do you do end up doing in your off time/ off season? Do you have any passions outside of skiing or is snow on your mind all year round?
Feb 26 2015 7:22PM
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Daph
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In the freeskiing world there is a lot of hate directed towards competitions, as a prevalent comp skier do you have any light to shed on the matter? Do you think comps are crucial towards progressing women's skiing?

If you could pick any three people to shred with, who would they be?
Feb 26 2015 7:59PM
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taylor_gang
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Snow conditions aside, what's your favorite mountain?

What's your favorite thing to do on a long car/ plane/ horse and buggy ride?
Feb 26 2015 9:39PM
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el_mn_op
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How did you get into park skiing?
Feb 27 2015 12:22PM
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katrina
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Have you ever had any interest in filming? What factors have driven you to follow the road of competitive skiing versus film and urban?
Feb 27 2015 1:51PM
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LynxNation
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What direction do you want to see women's skiing go? Towards more competition, or making a stand in filming?


Are all woman crews something you would like to see more of?
Feb 27 2015 2:47PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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Hey Girls!
I had some unexpected perusal issues so I'm a little late but here we go!!
Feb 27 2015 11:03PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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NSwidowI would love to know your thoughts on all the female hate after big events. You're commonly a target (which is super shitty) and I'd love to know your thoughts on the subject!


Unfortunately I have been the target of some hate along with a lot of other girls skiers. However, I try to turn the other cheek. That is super hard to do because it cuts very deep. I just have to remember that all skiers, including myself are just out there trying our hardest at what we love, and no one deserves hate for that.
Feb 27 2015 11:06PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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safarisamWhere do you see women's pipe skiing in two years?


It is hard to say where I see women's pipe skiing in two years. There has been a lot of progression over the summer, especially from Anna Lisa Drew and I'm excited to see her slay once her collar bone is healed. With this said I don't know exactly where we will be but I think we will be much farther from where we are now.
Feb 27 2015 11:10PM
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shiftyparty
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Do you have any advice for girls about getting into slopestyle competitions?
Feb 27 2015 11:11PM
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erica
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You're awesome Maddie!! Thanks for doing this!!!
Feb 27 2015 11:12PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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CyanicenineHi Maddie. A lot of ladies don't feel confident going into the park simply because of the negative experiences they've had from the other park riders and the aggressive attitudes that can be prevalent there. What's the worst experience you've ever had skiing in the public park?


This is a really good question that I feel is very applicable with parks becoming more crowded. I feel like the worst situation I have been in is just being shouted at to move or get up, one time people were hating pretty hard on my skiing. To combat that I just try to find a really good fun crew to ski with, it makes it a lot easier to block out the haters. lol Skiing is for fun and I think other people forget that sometimes.
Feb 27 2015 11:18PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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nsfairyWhat was going through your head when you won the olympic gold?

How difficult has it been for you to balance both college and skiing? What are you studying?


When I won the Olympics it was a really confusing moment. I didn't know what to feel i was relived that all the pressure was gone. I was happy because I wanted it so bad. I was sad because my friends hadn't beat me. And overall i was confused because I never thought I would be in that situation.

It has been challenging to do both college and skiing; however I think it is really rewarding because it reminds me that there are other things besides skiing (i know crazy) and it reminds me how free i feel when I ski. I have not declared a major yet but I know I want to be a high school teacher... a little strange but I think it would make me happy
Feb 27 2015 11:23PM
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NSwidow
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maddie_bowmanUnfortunately I have been the target of some hate along with a lot of other girls skiers. However, I try to turn the other cheek. That is super hard to do because it cuts very deep. I just have to remember that all skiers, including myself are just out there trying our hardest at what we love, and no one deserves hate for that.


Solid reply girl. Keep killing it. We all have your back ;)
Feb 27 2015 11:24PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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lp.What do you do end up doing in your off time/ off season? Do you have any passions outside of skiing or is snow on your mind all year round?


I love skiing, yes, and I think about it a lot. But I love the summer just as much. I really enjoy mountain biking, being in the water, and soccer. Being super active is how I would like to spend my day, and get really stir crazy if I can't do anything.
Feb 27 2015 11:27PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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YoungDaphIn the freeskiing world there is a lot of hate directed towards competitions, as a prevalent comp skier do you have any light to shed on the matter? Do you think comps are crucial towards progressing women's skiing?

If you could pick any three people to shred with, who would they be?


Competitions do get a lot of heat is free skiing but they are also very exciting and fun to watch. I do think that it pushes people to try and learn new things, which pushes the sport. But it is also not the only way that our sport gets pushed. I get inspired by watching other people on the mountain and online and wanting to try new things. Maybe competitions are just away for those of us who compete to share while others have their own ways to do it.

This is a hard one. I don't think I could nail down just three people I would want to ski with, one would be Sarah tho because I didn't get the chance to ski with her much.
Feb 27 2015 11:35PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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taylor_gangSnow conditions aside, what's your favorite mountain?

What's your favorite thing to do on a long car/ plane/ horse and buggy ride?


My favorite mountain is my home mountain Sierra at Tahoe. I have so many memories there and know it so well!

I like to just talk with friends on long car rides and such, but if I'm alone I look around and listen to books on tape haha
Feb 27 2015 11:38PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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pizza_LIBREHow did you get into park skiing?


I started out as a racer actually and all the boys switched to the free ride team at my mountain so naturally I had to try it and I just fell in love with it.
Feb 27 2015 11:40PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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KatrinaHave you ever had any interest in filming? What factors have driven you to follow the road of competitive skiing versus film and urban?


I have a lot of interest in filming. I think why I haven't is I have just been skiing so much I forget to film some of it haha. I think competition skiing was just something that picked me up before I realized it. I started to dabble in competitions and I just started to get invited to bigger and bigger ones and before I knew it I was at my first X Games. I'm very drawn to film and urban I just haven't done it much but my career will be long and I want to do many different things.
Feb 27 2015 11:44PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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LynxNationWhat direction do you want to see women's skiing go? Towards more competition, or making a stand in filming?


Are all woman crews something you would like to see more of?



I want to see women's skiing going in all directions. There are so many cool parts to skiing from urban to half pipe. There is no reason we can't do it all. I would love to see more women's crews because they are so much fun but I love skiing with guys too! I think everyone can learn from each other.
Feb 27 2015 11:48PM
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MB_RainbowTrout
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shiftypartyDo you have any advice for girls about getting into slopestyle competitions?


For anyone getting into competitions I just would say to remember why you ski and that is to have fun. So keep that mentality and you will ski your best!
Feb 27 2015 11:50PM
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katrina
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maddie_bowmanI have a lot of interest in filming. I think why I haven't is I have just been skiing so much I forget to film some of it haha. I think competition skiing was just something that picked me up before I realized it. I started to dabble in competitions and I just started to get invited to bigger and bigger ones and before I knew it I was at my first X Games. I'm very drawn to film and urban I just haven't done it much but my career will be long and I want to do many different things.



if you end up in colorado any time soon let me know we can make urban happen. but that aside youre attitude is awesome and always stoked to see people in college and working while skiing. fuck the haters.
Feb 28 2015 9:41AM
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erica
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hey ladies! here's the write up including the questions asked by the boys, I encourage you to share the lady content so we can do more of it! https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/MADDIE-BOWMAN-A
Mar 12 2015 1:32PM
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